Profile / United Kingdom
Nicola Claydon, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and attachment
- Mindfulness techniques
- Client-centred approach
About Nicola
Nicola Claydon NCPS is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and depression. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem problems, career challenges, ADHD and wider life changes.
Nicola uses straightforward conversations to map what is causing distress and what keeps it going. She treats the person as the expert on their life and helps them notice patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on clearer understanding, practical coping steps and deciding what to try next.
Her background includes placements supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse and people bereaved by suicide. She has also worked with care workers after the lockdown period and with people who have experienced homelessness while in supported accommodation. These roles exposed her to a wide range of life experiences and practical challenges.
Nicola combines talking therapy with approaches that explore attachment, thoughts and current coping skills. She aims to help people accept past events they cannot change while finding ways to move forward. Clients who continue in private practice bring a variety of concerns and life stages.
Sessions are conducted in English and Nicola is registered as NCPS. She accepts international clients. Prospective clients are invited to complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange a first session to begin the process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Nicola uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and practical behaviours that keep problems going. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, anger and coping with life changes by breaking issues into manageable steps.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and close relationships influence current ways of relating. This approach helps when relationship difficulties or intimacy issues are a central concern. Nicola draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities and experience, allowing sessions to be led by what matters most to the client.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss what methods fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the focus as sessions progress. That decision is collaborative and reviewed over time.
The profile does not specify particular online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing format in advance helps match session length and style to practical needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Nicola commonly help with?
She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and depression, among other areas such as ADHD and parenting stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, helping clients spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles and in private practice.
What credential and location are listed?
She is registered NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Nicola?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.